Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is cheaper

September 24, 2024 September 24, 2024
Katland Safaris
Gorilla trekking, Travel Blog, Uganda safaris

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is cheaper

Though this article is about expenses rather than the experience, there has been a lot of comparison between gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda and how the experience differs in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Volcanoes National park.

Uganda is cheaper than Rwanda. Of course for those ready to hike mountain gorillas in Democratic Republic of Congo will find it much less expensive; however, as Katland Safaris does not run in Congo, we will leave this chapter for another conversation.

How less expensive gorilla treking in Uganda is?

Because of their different pricing policies, gorilla trekking in Uganda is less expensive than that in Rwanda. Whereas Uganda Wildlife Authority costs USD800.00 per gorilla permit per person, Rwanda Development Board charges USD750.00 per gorilla permit per person. A gorilla ticket permits one to see gorillas for one hour and covers park admission costs and guiding expenses.

This implies that one will have to spend USD250.00 for a Rwanda permit if one wishes to hike gorillas in Rwanda. For those wishing to save USD250.00, we propose tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda. One might deduce from this pricing disparity that gorilla treking in Uganda is less expensive than that in Rwanda.

Another reason gorilla trekking in Uganda is less expensive than Rwanda is because Uganda Wildlife Authority grants low season reduced gorilla permits costing USD450.00 per person each trip in April, May and November.

It also suggests that people who chose Uganda as their gorilla trekking destination in April, May and November would save a hooping USD300 off each gorilla permit. Knowing the aforementioned facts, one can then decide from where he or she want to hike mountain gorillas.

Although gorilla trekking in Uganda is less expensive than in Rwanda, there are additional selling reasons for Rwanda as a travel destination. The distance from Airport to Volcanoes National Park is among the strong and underlined points.

Driving from Entebbe International Airport to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes 8 to 9 hours; driving from Kigali Airport to Volcanoes National Park takes about 2 to 3 hours. This implies also that whereas the minimum number of days for a gorilla trekking trip in Uganda is three, it is feasible to conduct a one- or two-day gorilla trip in Rwanda. Our next subject will be a comparison of experiences with gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda.

Mountain gorilla filming fees have been increased.

September 24, 2024 September 24, 2024
Katland Safaris
Filming safaris, Gorilla trekking, Uganda safaris

Mountain gorilla filming fees have been increased.

After looking over her prices, Uganda Wildlife Authority changed certain things including filming costs for mountain gorillas. From USD4000.00 to USD4300.00, mountain gorilla shooting expenses have been raised; hence, all those interested in filming mountain gorillas in Uganda have to pay additional USD300.00.

The current adjustment will remain until December 2017, when Uganda Wildlife Authority will once again examine its pricing. There are various reasons why mountain gorilla shooting expenses have been raised; we will discuss such reasons in this post so that all those interested in filming mountain gorillas know the truth before they go to Uganda.

Reasons behind the rising mountain gorilla filming costs

Uganda’s wildlife Authority has raised mountain gorilla filming costs for a number of reasons, including collecting money to help to save the endangered species. Filming firms would first pay USD4000.00 as a group charge and get the chance to film mountain gorillas for a full day.

For every member of the film team, this expense would be on top of USD800.00 for gorilla permit. Companies must pay USD4300.00 per group for one hour this time round then USD800.00 for gorilla permit per person for one hour.

Consequently, USD 8400.00 will have to be paid on top of gorilla permits each person if a movie firm wishes to film for two hours. Uganda Wildlife Authority will charge more the longer hours of filming are spent; this will also help to generate income to help to save mountain gorillas found in Uganda. This money is utilized not just for gorilla protection but also for staff well-being at Uganda Wildlife.

One should be aware of the complete procedure of obtaining filming permissions from Uganda Wildlife Authority, much as Mountain gorilla filming costs have been raised.

All people planning to film mountain gorillas have to provide an official letter to Uganda Wildlife Authority identifying themselves and outlining who, why, when they and for what length of time they want to shoot. After that, Katland Safaris will transmit this letter to Uganda Wildlife Authority, who will then create a memorandum of agreement to be signed by UWA and the firm.

This will cover all rules and conditions of shooting in National Park as well as filming expenses and five percent monitoring costs. Authorised Katland Safaris will sign and choose this filming contract on your behalf. Being the top fixer business in Uganda, Katland Safaris is happy to collaborate with you anytime you want to capture mountain gorillas in either Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park.

Fam trip to Kidepo National Park

Fam trip to Kidepo National Park.

The crew from Katland safaris is heading to Kidepo National Park to record and provide the most recent details on new developments in terms of tourist attractions, new and old lodges, security status, travel time plus nature of the roads.

Although Katland Safaris is now the leading tour operator for gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, as the business expands we are looking at offering many choices in Uganda and Rwanda from where our customers may travel on top of seeing the unique mountain gorillas.

Starting from Entebbe to Kitgum, from Kitgum to Kidepo National Park for two nights and subsequently to Pianupe Game reserve, this familiarization tour will take place between 17th and 21st March 2016. The crew will travel from Pianupe to Mbale, home of mountain Rwenzori, then return to Entebbe.

Family excursion to Kidepo National Park

Expecting to capture as many images and films of roads, hotels, sites of tourism, Katland safaris will post on our website.

For people who want to visit Kidepo National Park, which was rated as the greatest national park in Africa at some point back, the building of roads connecting to Kidepo National Park practically complete has shortened the journey time from Entebbe to the pack.

Other obstacles to reaching Kidepo National Park were tribal crushes between the Karamajongo and Itesots, but that is history since government banned this.

Katland safaris is also looking at how best we may combine Murchison Falls national park for chimpanzee trekking in Budongo, boat cruises on the nile, wildlife drives in Paraa with Kidepo national Park, pianupe game Reserve, Mountain Elgon and Jinja source of the nile.

Only if we first explore this aspect of the nation will we be able to provide the finest. When we get back from this fantastic journey, we will surely publish an item on the top.

April May Uganda Safari discounts

April May Uganda Safari discounts.

With low season gorilla and chimp permits reduced pricing for 2024 and 2025 is here with great bargains for travellers hoping to decrease their gorilla and chimp trekking expenditures. Katland Safaris will go over in this post how to take advantage of our April and May Uganda safari deals.

It should be mentioned that low season April May Uganda Safari discounts most especially on low season gorilla and chimpanzee permits were an initiation by Uganda Wildlife Authority a body in charge of all wildlife in National Parks decided to give back to its clients as Uganda celebrated 50 years of independence.

2024 saw the availability of gorilla permits for USD 800 per gorilla permit for all those eligible to visit Uganda for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park. This is why April and May Uganda safaris have made Uganda a major travel destination.

specifics on April May Uganda safaris and discounts

For all those planning to hike gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park, Katland Safaris is pleased to offer April May discounts in 2024 and 2025. We also apply low season rates to Kibale National Park.

Since the reduced price for gorilla and chimpanzee licenses is USD800. and USD200.respectively, by going in these two months you will save off each gorilla permit and each kibale chimpanzee permit.

These non-refundable gorilla and chimpanzee licenses are granted out on first come first serve. As a member of Uganda Wildlife Authority and Association of Uganda Tour Operators, Katland Safaris is in position to book you these low season permits in April May 2024-2025 so that you save while enjoying gorilla tours in Uganda.

Discounts on travel and lodging in Bwindi Impenetrable national Park and Mgahinga extend throughout Katland Safaris April May Uganda. Encounter will pay for transportation expenses and we have already secured exceptional discounts with Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable national Park to make the complete package appealing. See our main office in Entebbe town of Uganda for more details on April and May Uganda safari deals.

Bwindi Gorilla trekking starting points

Bwindi Gorilla trekking starting points.

As everyone is aware, two east African nations of Uganda and Rwanda house mountain gorillas. Another state with both low land and mountain gorillas is Democratic Republic of Congo. Unlike other national parks like Mgahinga and Volcanoes where one central briefing and beginning place bwindi on the other hand has multiple starting sites. Before booking their gorilla permits, everyone should be aware of the bwindi gorilla trekking beginning places discussed in this page.

Value of understanding the beginning places for Bwindi gorilla trekking

Before making gorilla permits and lodging, one need be aware of four Bwindi gorilla beginning locations or areas. While in the north we have buhoma and in the east we have Ruhija; in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park we have rushaga and nkuringo. One must be knowledgeable with Bwindi Gorilla trekking beginning sites in order to make appropriate judgments.

Booking a gorilla permit for the southern area means you should reserve lodging nearer Rushaga or Nkuringo to ensure everything is in place. Although some of our guests have booked gorilla permits for the north and lodging in the south, the distance is too much and once cannot make it when it comes to gorilla trekking.

Knowing the beginning sites for Bwindi Gorilla Trekking is essential as it also reveals the number of gorilla families found in any area. In Ruhija section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, we have three more families of Oruzogo, Kyaguriro and Bitukura; in the Buhoma region, we have three gorilla families of Mubale, Rushegura and Habimgynja. Families include Nshongi, Mishaya, Busingye, Kahungye, Bweza, and so many more abound in Rushaga. Nkuringo has a family of gorillas.

See Katland safaris for more details on Bwindi gorilla trekking starting sites; we will then guide you appropriately.

Northern Uganda Tourist Attractions

Northern Uganda Tourist Attractions – Kidepo Valley National Park.

Though one of the less frequented areas, Northern Uganda boasts some of the greatest national parks and cultures that should draw many visitors. If one picks the northern circuit, this page will discuss potential tourism destinations in northern Uganda. Among the attractions in Northern Uganda for visitors are Kidepo valley National Park and Murchison Falls National Park.

Why should sites in Northern Uganda appeal to visitors?

The biggest conservation area where so many tourist activities may be experienced is Murchison Falls National Park, a component of Northern Uganda attractions. One can only equate a game drive in Murchison Falls with those in Kidepo Valley National Park. Water squeezes itself into a tiny canyon to erupt into what has been described as the strongest and most forceful waterfalls on Earth. This is where a boat ride to Victoria falls.

This experience cannot be experienced elsewhere but Murchison Falls National Park. On this same boat excursion, you may observe several species like hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and much more. After that, you take a boat journey to the delta where amazing animal experience is found.

While the delta region is especially famous with the uncommon shoebill population, you may come across various creatures like elephants, buffaloes and hippos crossing. Trekking habituated chimpanzees in Budongo Forest at Kaniyo Pabidi in Murchison Falls National Park.

While in Murchison Falls National Park, one may walk chimps for somewhat less expenses than Kibale woodland National Park; the Budongo woodland has the biggest population of chimpanzees in Uganda.

Among the northern Uganda sites worth seeing are Kidepo Valley National Park. One of the greatest locations to go for a wildlife drive, Kidepo National Park is situated in north eastern Uganda. Not somewhere else but Kidepo could you find so numerous species. This with the Karimajongo culture creates the ideal society. If contacted, we will provide all information; Katland Safaris limited provides safaris encompassing attractions of northern Uganda.

western Uganda tourist attractions

western Uganda tourist attractions – Uganda safaris and tours.

This page will discuss western Uganda tourism sites accessible to people wishing to complete the western safari circuit from their Uganda Safari. Among the various districts making up Western Uganda are Kiruhura, Mbarara, Rubirizi, Kasese and Fort Portal. Several national parks in these areas are strategically placed to provide visitors a great safari experience.

Most visited sites in western Uganda.

One of the main western Uganda Tourist destinations on many people’s wish list is Queen Elizabeth National Park constantly under development.

Popular for its thrilling game drives seeking wild species including herds of buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, lions and leopards, Queen Elizabeth National Park Popular for tree climbing lions, Ishasha is a portion of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s southern edge.

Although only few locations on Earth have such a marvel, Queen Elizabeth National Park will help you realize your goal. Over 450 species of water birds and a chance to see other wild animals flocking this channel to drink water.

You can go for an exciting two-hour boat cruise on Kazing channel, with the highest concentration of hippos in the entire world, in Queen Elizabeth National Park. A troop of wild chimpanzees has been habituated for chimpanzee hiking in a chambura canyon.

Within the larger Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area’s Maramagambo woodland, you might also arrange some nature hikes. Indeed, the above qualifies as one of the main western Uganda Tourist attractions worth considering for any eager visitor to Uganda. Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kibale Forest National Park, regarded as the greatest location to walk wild yet habituated chimpanzees in Africa, is another main western tourist destination. Uganda has actually been called the Primate Capital of Africa because of Kibale and National Parks like Bwindi Impenetrable National park, which houses threatened mountain gorillas.

Come with Katland Safaris for an amazing chimpanzee walk in the bush with opportunities to see other 11 primates living here. Birders drawn in by woodland bird scents also find great appeal in Kibale woodland National Park. You might also explore the crater lake area or go for the bigodi wetland hike in Kibale National Park. Get information about Kibale National park and how to get chimpanzee permits for this area of the forest by contacting Katland safaris.

Along with Western Uganda Tourist attractions include Mountain Rwenzori National parks and Lake Mburo National park. A tiny National park, Lake Mburo is nearest to the capital of Kampala. One may arrange wildlife drives, safari walks, boat excursions at this park.

Along with serving as a stopover to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorillas and Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and boat excursions, it is suitable for one or two days trip. For mountain climbing, then the best and most difficult place is now the Rwenzori Mountains.

We at Katland safaris can combine Western Uganda Tourist Destinations to provide you a trip appropriate for your time, money, and interests.

Uganda Visa from USD100 to USD50

Uganda Visa from USD100 to USD50 – Uganda safari bookings.

For all those arriving Uganda for tourism or visiting friends and family, the government of Uganda has thought about lowering visa costs from USD100 to USD50.00. In the last financial year, Uganda had raised visa costs from USD50 to USD100 as it battled to collect the necessary USD and other foreign currency.

Travelers who argued that raising visa costs from USD50.00 to USD100 would destroy the expanding tourism industry as it would seem very costly in the perspective of a visitor vehemently objected and criticized this action. Although Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya, neighbors of Uganda, did not raise visa costs, their tourist competitive advantage over Uganda does.

Reasons Uganda’s USD100 to USD50 visa will succeed

Following many consultation discussions between government and the business community, government is currently thinking about lowering the price back to USD50.00.

The rising visa costs were making Uganda an expensive tourism destination, according to the commercial sector and tourism stakeholders, which meant that visitors were beginning to start looking to our neighbors in order to save money. We expect that lowering Uganda’s visa value from USD 100 to USD 50 will pay off.

Tanzania has consented to join the East African tourist visa in the meanwhile, therefore allowing a visitor to spend three months visiting five nations of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, and Tanzania under one visa. With USD 100, an East Africa tourist visa lets you visit any one of the east African nations. Once may get it from any point of entrance for a specific member nation.

East Africa’s marketing and selling as a single tourism destination is meant to boost and draw visitors to visit more than one nation when they decide East Africa. Making sure you get the finest offers will help you to finance your safari. Katland Safaris is committed to this. To see the well-known and threatened mountain gorillas and other sights in Uganda and Rwanda, we arrange excursions to both countries. Therefore, lowering Uganda’s visa value from USD 100 to USD 50 will benefit the visitors as well as the business.

No Zika Virus in Uganda

No Zika Virus in Uganda – Uganda safaris and tours.

According to an official statement released by the Ministry of Health, Uganda Tourism Board would like to reassure all possible visitors to Uganda that there is no Zika virus infection or danger in Uganda. As of right now, Uganda does not have any single record of Zika.

Uganda safe; no Zika, claims Ministry of Health

“The Ministry of Health wants to let the people know that there is no danger of the Zika virus now wreaking havoc on South American towns. The Permanent Secretary of Uganda’s Ministry of Health, Dr. Asuman Lukwago, claims surveillance data all throughout the nation show no danger of the virus.

Furthermore lacking documentation of the virus in Uganda, Dr. Lukwago notes

The Uganda Tourism Board reminds all people and guests that Uganda does not have a history of the Zika virus infection, contrary to claims made in foreign media. Any kind of visitor will find Uganda to be safe.

The Ministry of Health claims that the virus now spreading across 21 nations in the Americas since May 2015 is a distinct species from the one originally known from Uganda. Over 70 years ago, Ugandan scientists and specialists initially separately identified the Zika virus together with colleagues from the US and UK. This was under a yellow fever scientific study project.

The US Center for Disease Control now tracks nations and territories affected by the Zika virus (http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/). The Ministry of Health underlines that there are no local reported cases and the Uganda Virus Research Institute has testing capabilities for the Zika virus. UTB is pleased to provide more information about visiting Uganda or respond to your particular queries or needs.

For all of its prestigious customers, Katland safaris guarantees them that there is no zika in Uganda and that all of our group and individual trips go on as usual. Book with us a trip to see Uganda and Rwanda respectively, the gem of Africa or nation of a thousand hills.

Best Gorilla Safari Company

September 23, 2024 September 23, 2024
Katland Safaris
Gorilla trekking, Travel Blog, Uganda safaris

Best Gorilla Safari Company – Gorilla trekking safaris and tours – Gorilla permits.

Uganda, Rwanda, and Democratic Republic of Congo are clearly the three nations in the world have mountain gorillas. Thousands of visitors yearning to go to one of these nations to trail these endangered giant apes abound. To arrange all this for you, you need the greatest gorilla safari company.

We will discuss qualities one should be searching for in a specific gorilla safari business before making a reservation in this post. One of the top gorilla safaris in Uganda is definitely Katland safaris.

The ideal gorilla safari firm should be a member of a national organization.

Although there are so many tour companies in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, you should find out if any of them belong to Tour Operator Associations before making a reservation with any of them.

For Uganda, you should find out if that firm is licensed by Uganda Tourism Board to do this industry and whether it is a member of Association of Uganda Tour Operators ( AUTO). This is so because many businesses have profited from customers and have had to reimburse their money; however, if you book with an association-affiliated firm, you will know where to start to regain your money. Being connected with AUTO makes Katland safaris proud.

Advice on Safari bookings or travel guides

Following customer reviews on either safari bookings or trip advisor is another approach to prove the greatest gorilla safari business. These are forums where customers of a certain firm may leave comments or remarks. Safari reservations allow you to even write to past guests to ask questions. Safari bookings list Katland safaris; those who like to discover what our past clientele have to say are welcome to check safari bookings.

Look over the corporate website to get pertinent gorilla tracking information. Gorila trips are costly, so you need adequate knowledge to be quite prepared.

One of the greatest websites available that gives customers pertinent information about mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda is Katland safaris. Visit our official website; should you not find what you want, please get in touch with one of our experts who will politely address all your questions.

Examining their response rate will also help one determine if this is the greatest gorilla safari company to book. Ask two or more companies questions to find out who will answer first. You also have to review what you have been supplied.

As you get ready for your gorilla trip, fast reaction saves adequate time. Sometimes variations in continental time arise that cannot be prevented. Contacting Katland safaris guarantees timely response with excellent and reasonably priced quotes.

Price and the manner queries are answered are additional qualities one should search for in the top gorilla safari provider. All the aforementioned qualities are addressed at Katland safaris, hence one will never complain once they get there.